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Special Needs Ministries in the Diocese of Orange

Special Needs Ministries in the Diocese of Orange

Holy Family Cathedral, Orange: Faith formation and Sacramental Prep for adults and children:

ADULTS:The Cathedral Coffee House, 18-60 years, socialization, faith formation and Sacramental Prep. We meet monthly for Mass Together on Sunday at 5 PM and then have our Coffee House Meeting and dinner immediately after Mass in The Loft. While the Coffee House is Catholic-based, anyone with or without a particular faith expression, is always welcome. For more information, please contact Norma Colgan at 714-478-4590 or normacolaganphoto@sbcglobal.net. English.

CHILDREN: Children with Down Syndrome or Autism are placed in the typical classroom with assistance. English and Spanish.

San Francisco Solano-Children of Christ’s Heart for Families of Children with Special Needs- any diagnosis. Meet 2nd Wednesday every month (Excluding July and August) in the parish lounge. Contact Moira Byron 949-842-1266 or 5byrons@cox.net. English.

Catholic Deaf Community is a department of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange; the Catholic Deaf Community is dedicated to minister to Deaf Catholics and their families. Our office staff is fluent in American Sign Language as well as in Spanish and is sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Catholics.

For more information on Special Needs Ministries in the Diocese of Orange contact us at: 714-282-3039 or specialneeds@rcbo.org.